30-30 question Model 94
 

I havn't looked at 30-30 rifles for a long time but I was in Walmart yesterday and I saw a model 94 30-30. The price was about 275.00. Is there more than one grade or class of model 94 these days? I thought that seemed pretty cheap. I have had several 94's but not for several years.

RE: 30-30 question Model 94
 

Yeh James, which 94 was it? Winchester lists 8 different 94's
James, what is the difference in price compared to the Marlin 336?

RE: 30-30 question Model 94
 

There's a bunch of different variations of the model 94, but no matter the price I'd still go with a Marlin lever action.

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They had a Marlin also. It was about the same price. Both were under 300.00. What is the difference in the different 94 Models? Is it just the wood or is the reciever different also. The Marlin had some pretty cheap looking wood on iy. The 94 had a bit better lookink stock. I know the Marlin used to make a cheaper model and then the 336. I didn't have the guy take them out for me for a closer look but I will next time I go over there. I have always prefered the Marlin for function and accuracy. I need to get a 30-30 barrel for one of my NEF rifles. I have no earthly idea of why I need a 30-30 again but it will come to me.:D I quess mostly because I have almost always had one. A couple years ago I traded two 94's in on another rifle (that I probably don't have anymore) One was a 32 Special the other a 30-30.

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You call that cheap ? its about 200 dollars overpriced

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As noted, there's several different variations of the Win.94. There's some with octagon
barrels vs. round, Marble's tang sight setup, color case hardened receivers, walnut stocks vs. hardwood, etc. Some in different calibers too such as 44mag., 38-55.
Far as I know, action is basically the same for all the 30/30 models. For the money, I suspect you may have been looking at a "Ranger" model ? (blued with hardwood stock).

Marlin has several variations of the 336 as well. There's the 336Y, the "Spikehorn" (youth model) with short barrel, and shorter LOP. The 336SS with walnut stock and stainless steel action/barrel. The 336C with blued 20" barrel, walnut stock, and butt pad.
Then there's the 336W and 336A, both with walnut finished hardwood stocks.
All seem now to have checkering, hooded front sights, sling swivel studs. The "W", I think, comes with a sling, and the front swivel is on a barrel band. The "A" front swivel stud in mounted on a forend cap. They all have the same actions/safety. The differences mostly lie in wood and finish.
Personally, I'd take the less expensive model "A", maybe just install a butt pad on her, and mount a Weaver 1-3x scope on it. Get a "W" if you need a sling. Get a "C" if you insist on walnut stocks.

RE: 30-30 question Model 94
 

Got that right!

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All kidding aside the price may be cheap on that 94 but I paid 75 dollars for my last 94 and really regret ever having sold it. I would go Marlin on this one

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James, like OEH said, all kidding aside choose the Marlin 336C.

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Here's the Marlin 336A:

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Here's the Marlin 336W:

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For sure I would say its the Ranger they have in the Win. I know its a hardwood stock. I couldn' get a real good look at the Marlin. There is an ugly blank spot in the gun cabnet where the old lever guns used to hang. Drives me crazy:D I had a Marlin lever 44 Mag that shot much better that it had any right to. Three shot cloverleafs at 100 yards was normal for that gun. Of course being that good of shooter, I traded it off.[:@] I had a 357 in the same model that shot almost as well but not quite. I had a 32-20 as well. I am afraid that a 30-30 will have be in my arsonal by fall. I wonder what a good divorce lawyer costs? Compared to another gun that I don't need?

RE: 30-30 question Model 94
 

I hear a lot of put downs of the Model 94, and nowdays they might be deserved. The one I have was bought in 1952 or 53 by my Dad, and I think the fit and finish of mine is just fine. I have a Marlin 336, but to tell the truth the only reason I bought it was Winchester doesn't chamber for the .35 Remington, and I couldn't fine a Savage 170. [:'(]

RE: 30-30 question Model 94
 

Found a mid 70s production 94 in about 99% condition (one ding on the forend) for $150 in a pawn shop last month. It followed me home...

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I might have to check out the pawn shops too.

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Do both the Marlin and Winchesters have that ridiculous safety on them? I hunted with a Win M94 as a kid in the 50's/60's and it didn't need a safety - I don't know why the new ones do.

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The Winchester had the tang safty. I quess the Marlin had the cross bolt safty. Totaly worthless on a visable hammer gun.[:@]

RE: 30-30 question Model 94
 

What is needed or makes sense- dosnt matter to those making the laws& trying to control us& our gun.For them lidigation , lawsuits& gun/ppl control laws is what matters[&o]

I think tonite on 60 minutes- they will tell us how deadly the 50.cal is & how we the other 49 states need to ban them like kalifornia has[>:]